Give us the gift of your family holiday cookie recipes

From snickerdoodles to the classic cut-out, the holidays require cookies. We want our readers' favorite family recipes — those cookies with a long history that bring back family memories.

From snickerdoodles to the classic cut-out, the holidays require cookies. We want our readers' favorite family recipes — those cookies with a long history that bring back family memories. (MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO)

Whether it’s a kiffle, a snickerdoodle or a classic cut-out, cookies are crucial at the holidays.

Nearly every family has a special recipe, a cookie that simply must be made every year.

We want your favorite family recipes for holiday cookies!

Here’s what we need: Your name, where you live, the history of your cookie, and of course the recipe (as detailed as possible please). Email is best: jsheehan@mcall.com (please put “holiday cookie” in the subject line.)